Nakshatra 5 of 27

Mrigashira Nakshatra मृगशिरा

The seeker: restless curiosity and a lifelong search for the beautiful.

Mars

Dasha Lord

Soma

Deity

Deer's head

Symbol

Deva

Gana

23°20' Taurus – 6°40' Gemini

Zodiac Span

Mrigashira is the 5th nakshatra, spanning 23°20' Taurus – 6°40' Gemini. Its symbol is the deer's head, its presiding deity Soma, and its Vimshottari lord Mars. The seeker: restless curiosity and a lifelong search for the beautiful.

People born with the Moon in Mrigashira begin life in a Mars mahadasha, which colours the opening chapter of their story. The gana is Deva, which matters in traditional match-making.

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